life-size bronze statue of a dog. Even though the statue is very small

when compared to the huge neon signs flashing, it isn't difficult to find. It has been used as a

meeting point since 1934 and today you will find hundreds of people waiting there for their

friends to arrive- just look for the crowds.

Hachiko, an Akita dog, was born in 1923 and brought to Tokyo in 1924. His owner, Professor

Eisaburo Uyeno and he were inseparable friends right from the start. Each day Hachiko would

accompany his owner, a professor at the Imperial University, to Shibuya train station when he left

for work. When he came back, the professor would always find the dog patiently waiting for

him. Sadly, the professor died suddenly at work in 1925 before he could return home.

Although Hachiko was still a young dog, the bond between him and his owner was very strong

2.People get together at the statue of Hachiko because:

a. They like to visit the bronze statue and pray for the dog’s soul.

b. It serves as a meeting point for lovers.

c. People await there to meet with their friends.

3.Where did the professor work?

a. In a primary school. b. at a university. c. at a train station.

Select true or false

4.1 Hachiko waited every day at the station. True False

4.2 Nobody gave Hachiko any food. True False

5. In your own concept. How can you define the following words: Loyalty and Friendship. Do